Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in Springbrook, College Station

A

2nd of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

Springbrook is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library2.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,470
Median rent
$2,060
Median home value
$301,000
Household income
$117,800
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Springbrook

Springbrook is a neighborhood in College Station with about 5,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 53% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Springbrook

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $117,800, 131% higher than the College Station median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Springbrook

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,060, 73% higher than the College Station median.

Springbrook report card

Each grade compares Springbrook with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $2,060, homes cost 2.6x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $117,800, 2.5% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 17 min, 9.3% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Springbrook compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%53 points higher than College Station (35%)
  • Median household income: $117,800131% higher than College Station ($50,900)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%26 points lower than College Station (65%)

Worse than College Station

  • Median rent: $2,06073% higher than College Station ($1,194)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.1%9 points lower than College Station (8.9%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%3 points lower than College Station (57%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BCreek View ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.6 mi
  • CCypress Grove IntermediateMiddle, College Station ISD0.6 mi
  • BCollege Station High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Springbrook

Median rent in Springbrook is $2,060 a month, 73% higher than the College Station median. A household would need about $82,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $301,000, 13% lower than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,071 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rent73% higher than College Station$2,060$1,194$1,403
Median home value13% lower than College Station$301,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income63% lower than College Station2.6x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than College Station39%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them53 points higher than College Station88%35%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than College Station3.3%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station200119991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,071
Mortgage payment
$1,648
Property tax
$423
Median rent, for comparison
$2,060

Based on a $301,000 home in Springbrook, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median household income131% higher than College Station$117,800$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than College Station2.5%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line26 points lower than College Station3.6%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than College Station53%57%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as College Station17 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than College Station9.3%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points lower than College Station0.1%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than College Station94%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Springbrook

Under 1833%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6440%
65 and over8.6%
Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black1.0%
Asian8.1%
Other or more than one race6.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in College Station

  1. 1A+Castle RockMedian rent $1,770
  2. 3AStone ForestMedian rent $3,080
  3. 4ACastlegate IIMedian rent $2,240
  4. 5ACastlegateMedian rent $2,160
  5. 6A-Pebble CreekMedian rent $3,080
  6. 7A-East College StationMedian rent $1,360
  7. 8B+EdelwiessMedian rent $1,240
  8. 9B+Dove CrossingMedian rent $1,610

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+The OaklandsRound Rock
  2. AAshfordHouston
  3. A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound

Questions about Springbrook

Is Springbrook a good place to live?

Springbrook is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Springbrook?

Median rent in Springbrook is $2,060 a month, 73% higher than the College Station median. The median home is worth $301,000, 13% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve Springbrook?

The closest rated public schools are Creek View Elementary (elementary, rated B), Cypress Grove Intermediate (middle, rated C) and College Station High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Springbrook name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.